Material Characterization Post Doctorate

About the role

The Advanced Research Center at GE Vernova is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to contribute to cutting-edge research in materials, coatings, and modeling. The successful candidate will lead advanced microstructural characterization and mineral research, focusing on next-generation technologies in power generation, electrification, renewable energy, and advanced manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced characterization of metallic, ceramic, and composite materials using SEM, EDS, and EBSD.
• Develop and optimize metallographic preparation procedures for challenging materials systems.
• Conduct microstructural analysis of critical minerals, alloys, coatings, and advanced energy materials.
• Correlate microstructure with material performance and processing conditions.
• Design and execute experimental studies related to critical material processing, extraction technologies, recycling, and resource recovery.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of materials scientists, engineers, and data scientists.
• Generate technical reports, publications, invention disclosures, and conference presentations.
• Contribute to proposal development for internally and externally funded research programs.

Requirements

• PhD in Materials Science & Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Mineral Processing, Mining Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 2+ years of experience with Scanning Electron Microscopy/Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy and metallography.
• 2+ years of experience Electron probe microanalysis.

Qualifications

• Strong experimental design and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publications and research excellence.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary research teams.
• Experience with critical minerals, rare earth elements, battery materials, or strategic materials processing.
• Experience with focused ion beam (FIB) sample preparation.
• Experience with transmission electron microscopy (TEM) characterization.
• Knowledge of corrosion, coatings, extractive metallurgy, powder processing, or recycling technologies.
• Experience using image analysis and data science tools such as Python, MATLAB, ImageJ, or machine learning methods.

Skills

• SEM imaging and analytical microscopy.
• EDS elemental mapping and quantification.
• EBSD crystallographic characterization.
• Quantitative metallography.
• Sample mounting, sectioning, grinding, polishing, and etching.
• Critical minerals characterization.
• Materials processing and development.
• Data analytics and image processing.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to Health Coach and Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
• Retirement benefits including the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions.
• Other benefits such as flexible spending accounts, dependent care assistance, and wellness programs.

Pay and Schedule

The starting salary range for this position is between $89,300.00 and $148,700.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Schedule

This role is full-time and permanent.